Football Should Be an Option Football is not as dangerous as it once was. When this sport is played correctly and safely, tragedies can be avoided. Football also holds tradition in some families and should be a choice for teens. Football should be an option. Many sports have been played throughout history, football happens to be a great tradition. Some family members have played football in their generation. For other families it can become a passion. As Michelle Merrill has said in a personal interview, “Football has been played down through our family and has created amazing experiences. It also has given you kids a reason to play outside” (Merrill, Michelle…). My parents own words have even shown that football carries family traditions.